Holmby Hills

Holmby Hills is a neighborhood in the Westwood district of western Los Angeles, California. The area's development began in 1919, when Arthur Letts purchased 400 acres of the original Wolfskill ranch at $100 an acre, naming it "Holmby Hills", which was loosely derived from the name of his birthplace, the hamlet of Holdenby, England. In the 1920s, English-style streetlamps were added specifically for the neighborhood, and grand mansions were constructed after 1929. The area is known for its luxurious homes, and it is a part of the same community plan area as wealthy Bel Air.